Position Title: Dietetics Professional Lead

Classification: Grade 3 - Year 1 (AK1) to Year 4 (AK4)

Salary per hour:  $52.78 to $61.47 + superannuation + generous salary packaging options

Employment Type: Ongoing part-time 72 hours per fortnight

Award: Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025

Role description

This is an exciting role for an experienced dietitian who wants to make a difference in the local community. The primary focus of the Professional Lead Dietician is to provide high level leadership, clinical direction and professional support to the dietetic and health promotion professional groups and allied health inpatient team. A key expectation of this role includes demonstrated personal attributes that fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and partnership between all departments at Dhelkaya Health and with other programs and organisations. The grade 3 Professional Lead Dietician is also expected to maintain a clinical workload, in particular providing and coordinating cover across the different programs during times of high demand.

About you

• A qualification as Dietician as defined by the Medical Scientist's Award (VIC)
• Membership of the Dietitians Australia (DA) and the Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) program
• Minimum 7 years' experience in a health care setting
• Training and/or experience in Microsoft and appropriate clinical databases
• Current Driver's Licence
• Post-graduate experience in leadership or management (desirable)

Please refer to the relevant attached position description and address the key selection criteria on your cover letter when applying.

Culture and Benefits

Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy. 

Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy.

From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from:

• Stress-free parking: at no-cost close to your place of work. 
• Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more. 
• Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passport membership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region
• Health and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program.
• Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.
• Home share - If lack of housing is stopping you from applying for a job here, consider Home share. It may help you get started at Dhelkaya Health. See this link for obligation free information.

https://dhelkayahealth.org.au/homeshare/

*All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy.

Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together – we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and professional health services.  We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.

For further information about this position, please contact Sarah Hall – Manager @ Home Services on 0499092398.